carl1967 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 hi all ‎I am doing 2 new ferrys for my Oban layout i am going to start soon for the shows. MV EIGG and MV RAASAY pictures so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Now added to my ones to watch list! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 When I was a kid I spent a lot of time (relatively speaking) in Scotland. Around 1959/1960 I recall traveling on a chain ferry. Do you know where this would have been? Since I was based just outside Glasgow (Clarkston) I'm assuming it was on the west side. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 When I was a kid I spent a lot of time (relatively speaking) in Scotland. Around 1959/1960 I recall traveling on a chain ferry. Do you know where this would have been? Since I was based just outside Glasgow (Clarkston) I'm assuming it was on the west side. Best, Pete. Maybe the Renfrew Ferry Pete? http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/152850/digital_images/glasgow+clydebank+renfrew+ferry+terminal/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 When I was a kid I spent a lot of time (relatively speaking) in Scotland. Around 1959/1960 I recall traveling on a chain ferry. Do you know where this would have been? Since I was based just outside Glasgow (Clarkston) I'm assuming it was on the west side. Best, Pete. hi pete can you give more info, was it a big ferry or small like EIGG. there is 3 calmac ferry ports near to Clarkston, GOUROCK, WAMYSS BAY, LARGS. Can you remember if you went to the isle of bute to rothesay?, little Cumbrae, or over to Dunoon Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 hi pete can you give more info, was it a big ferry or small like EIGG. there is 3 calmac ferry ports near to Clarkston, GOUROCK, WAMYSS BAY, LARGS. Can you remember if you went to the isle of bute to rothesay?, little Cumbrae, or over to Dunoon Carl Chain Ferry's Carl? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Could also have been the Erskine ferry Bob. This was a chain-guided beastie too. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emac Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Erskine Ferry ran up to 1971 and was chain driven erskine ferry link looking forward to build of MV Egg and MV Raasey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Erskine Ferry ran up to 1971 and was chain driven erskine ferry link looking forward to build of MV Egg and MV Raasey Thanks, I'm sure that is the one! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 sorry i was rushing to go out to knockhill race track in fife for the qualifying of the british touring car this morning and miss read the post. had a fantastic day and going back tomorrow to see plato crash out!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clagmeister Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Looking good. Do you have any experience of scratch building 1/76 ferrys? You seem to know what you're doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen 12by 10s Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Looking good.  Do you have any experience of scratch building 1/76 ferrys?  You seem to know what you're doing. Hi I'm sure i have seen one of his practice efforts on a forum somewhere??? Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Hi I'm sure i have seen one of his practice efforts on a forum somewhere??? Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I dunno, the only other ferry I've seen built on here was pretty rubbish tbh. The above statement has nothing to do with convincing myself that I don't want one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Yep, I'm afraid it looks like Carl hasn't learned the lessons from all the mistakes he made with his first attempt. I mean, he's already put a car and a passenger on the deck in that last photo but forgotten to paint the deck first. Very amateurish. I suppose I'll have to look in on this thread now and again though, just to see whether there's any improvement in the standard of modelling. Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 hi all had a brilliant day at Knockhill watching BTCC, and even managed to gatecrash the Honda Racing hospitality tent with shirl to get a photo with Matt and Flash on the saturday :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 hmmmmmm i mite just not post any new pictures till there finnished Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 Hi all been out to Oban today to take pictures of EIGG and Oban port. Had a fantastic day there, got 100s of very detailed pictures of EIGG and the port and town. Then went up and sat at the war memorial and videoed, Isle of mull arrive and then leave along with eigg, then Clansman arrive, then some time later Isle of mull come back sounding its horns as Clansman had not moved off ramp 1, all on video..lol I am in 2 of the pictures, in my orange race marshels coat. as shirl said it always rains in Oban and i would need it. the last pic was just for fun, i took the reflection of the isle of mull in the calmac booking office glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I can't wait to see the finished product! (BTW you lucky thing getting into the Honda tent!). m0rris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen 12by 10s Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi all been out to Oban today to take pictures of EIGG and Oban port. Hi all This is spooky!! Guess where I was on Sunday........ How did we miss each other? Well, I was in Oban with a few hours to spare, so a trip out on the Eigg on the 15.00 sailing was the thing to do. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi all This is spooky!! Guess where I was on Sunday........ How did we miss each other? Well, I was in Oban with a few hours to spare, so a trip out on the Eigg on the 15.00 sailing was the thing to do. Gary hi gary we was there all day saturday, trust me, you would not of missed me in that coat..lol for a minnit there i thought i mite of got you on video on eigg as i videoed her sail out past me. i also took pics as she past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clagmeister Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Is there not a secure mental hospital some where for people who like ferrys to live in:blink: I had an interesting chat with the skipper of 'Hebridean Princess' at Gairloch a couple of years ago. We were admiring the posh boat in its fancy blue livery as some of the well heeled passengers were returning to their 4 star ship. I shouted up to him " They do know its a clapped out ow'd car ferry don't they" ? "No they don't he shouted" laughing. "Shhhhhhhhhhhhh" cheerio Claggy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Is there not a secure mental hospital some where for people who like ferrys to live in:blink: I had an interesting chat with the skipper of 'Hebridean Princess' at Gairloch a couple of years ago. We were admiring the posh boat in its fancy blue livery as some of the well heeled passengers were returning to their 4 star ship. I shouted up to him " They do know its a clapped out ow'd car ferry don't they" ? "No they don't he shouted" laughing. "Shhhhhhhhhhhhh" cheerio Claggy Yes Mike you visited me there some weeks ago sitting here in my padded cell i have decided on my next ferry build for the layout its MV ISLE OF MULL in 1/76 with full led lighting and working radars and sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2juaSuUCZE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen 12by 10s Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi all again there is a secure mental institution for all who want to travel out to the islands, but don’t give away the secret. I am sitting in a guest house on Skye with a force 7 north westerly battering the windows, I have eaten some superb food, and had great hospitality, and, and, the works mobile phone don't work. Get on a Herbriden ferry and find out what your missing better keep this place to myself, every one will what to come here Gary Cal Mac photo of the day The "Hebrides", makes its way across the great blue yonder, with the 11.50, sailing from Lochmaddy to Uig. today. Other spots of the day, were, Golden eagle, buzzard ,otter, Arctic Skua, and a collection of Deer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clagmeister Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Fantastic stuff I wish I was there!!! Isle of Mull will be very impressive Carl. Its been part of the Oban furniture since 1988. I sneaky ferry spotting day at Gourock today! Thought I'd have a ride out and take a look at Jupiter. Those streakers are lovely. I just be told to get back in my cell, must go claggy:P B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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